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Summary

The undefined website outlines the free Insight Creative Writing Course presented by Øivind H. Solheim, which includes video lessons, documents, and writing challenges over six weeks, with the first challenge focusing on participants' motivations for joining the course.

Abstract

The undefined website introduces the Insight Creative Writing Course, a complimentary six-week program designed by Øivind H. Solheim. The course is structured into six modules, each encompassing video content, a document, and a unique writing challenge. The inaugural module prompts participants to articulate their reasons for enrolling in the course through a writing exercise. Participants are encouraged to share their responses within a closed Facebook group, publish them on Medium, or submit them privately via email. The course emphasizes the benefits of writing and provides a collection of articles and stories as resources to inspire and guide participants in their writing journey. Additionally, the website features a podcast episode discussing Solheim's creative process and success on Medium, and invites readers to support his work by becoming Medium members.

Opinions

  • Øivind H. Solheim values the importance of writing and its positive impact on individuals, as evidenced by the creation of the Insight Creative Writing Course.
  • The course is designed to be interactive and practical, with writing challenges that encourage participants to apply what they learn.
  • Solheim is open to community engagement and provides multiple platforms for course participants to share their work and connect with others.
  • The inclusion of a variety of resources suggests a belief in diverse reading materials as a catalyst for writing inspiration and improvement.
  • Solheim's willingness to share his experiences and insights on a podcast indicates a commitment to mentoring and supporting other writers in their creative endeavors.
  • The invitation to become a Medium member through Solheim's referral link demonstrates an understanding of the importance of supporting writers financially in the digital age.

Insight Writing Resources — Stories for Writing Ideas, Reflection and Creativity

Insight Creative Writing Course, module 1, Doc # 1

This is part of the free Insight Creative Writing Course, which is created and presented by Øivind H. Solheim. If you as a reader come across this and are interested in participating in the free writing course, please email me at [email protected], and I will respond and let you in.

The free writing course is composed with 6 modules or lessons, and goes over 6 weeks. Each module consists of video(s), a document and a writing challenge.

This Medium story/document — together with videos # 1 and 2 presents the writing challenge #1:

Module 1: Why write? What are the benefits of writing?

Writing challenge # 1

Why do you want to participate in this writing course?

Write your answer within the genre of your choice. You choose yourself if you publish your answer in the closed Facebook group, as a story on Medium or privately, in an email sent to [email protected]

If you are a participant in the course and you come across this post, please note that the writing course will start officially next week (Monday November 5th). You will get access to the Facebook group before Saturday this week, and then you will also be able to see a plan for the writing course.

Below, this document provides links to articles and stories that can provide ideas and be helpful as writing resources. Please select and read the stories that support the module you actually are working on.

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In the 60th episode of the podcast The International Connection, TIC060 How to Find Success on Medium, the host Jag Sandhu talks with me about creativity, about Blue Insights and my writing experience on Medium.

Øivind H. Solheim is a novel author and a nature photographer from Norway who loves writing fiction, essays and articles helping others understanding life, other humans and themselves. He has published five novels, two non-fiction books and a poetry book.

Visit Øivind H. Solheim’s profile

Support my writing by becoming a Medium member.

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